Garret Dillahunt Addresses Black Hand Fan Theory for HBO Max's Lanterns

Actor Garret Dillahunt, who portrays the antagonist William Macon in HBO Max’s upcoming Green Lantern‑based series Lanterns, has responded to a viral fan theory that he might be playing the comic‑book villain Black Hand. In an interview with Nerd Reactor, Dillahunt said he finds the speculation interesting but cannot confirm or deny it, noting that production limits his access to scripts to prevent spoilers.

Lanterns, set to premiere on August 16 2026, follows Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they investigate a murder‑mystery in Nebraska. The series stars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Nathan Fillion, Kelly Macdonald, Ulrich Thomsen and others, with Dillahunt’s character described as a self‑righteous, conspiracy‑minded modern cowboy.